How to Convince an Atheist that God Exists

“ ‘There is really no such thing as an atheist,’ has smugly crossed the lips of more than few of my conversation partners over the years followed by a variation of the ‘foxhole’ story. That accusation was even thrown in my face several times by Christians when I was an atheist. Trust me, that doesn’t encourage atheists to listen to whatever else is said by the Believer, including any gospel presentation that might follow.” - John Ellis

Discussion

NewStrawmanning

Wed, 12/11/19

The post is a repost from John, but worth a second read.

We need to quit straw-manning belief systems we disagree with. It really helps no one.

Views expressed are always my own and not my employer's, my church's, my family's, my neighbors', or my pets'. The house plants have authorized me to speak for them, however, and they always agree with me.

NewReally helpful. My son is an

Thu, 12/12/19

Really helpful. My son is an atheist and a good debater. It’s easy sometimes in our discussions to be more concerned with decimating his arguments than just reminding him of the good news. He would echo all that John had to say about his atheism costing him something. Thanks for posting this one (and for writing it John).

NewJosh